VW said it dropped the dual-clutch transmission on the Taos because drivers “think their car is breaking.” The Taos 4Motion previously used a DSG, but now has a classic 8-speed auto ...

For the vast majority of the time a DSG-equipped vehicle can be driven in the exact same manner as a conventional automatic. With the transmission in position D there is no need to shift manually, and ...

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making it even easier to take advantage of gaps on the motorway. The DSG automatic gearbox, which comes as standard, is smooth and flicks through the gears quickly.

Overall, there isn't much to be said about this automatic transmission. It'll get the job done but isn't as competent as its CVT, DSG or torque converter-equipped rivals. For a better ...

Volkswagen's dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) has proven that a balance can be struck between driver involvement and running the daily slog without a cramped left leg, with a bump in fuel economy to boot.

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

turbocharged four-cylinder engine that sends power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to its relatively boxy body shape, the Golf GTI offers ...

An automatic transmission is any transmission that doesn’t require the driver to shift gears. There are more types of automatic transmissions than ever before, including conventional torque ...